The dimensions of the sphenoid sinuses: evaluation before the functional endoscopic sinus surgery

BACKGROUND: The following study aimed to evaluate the dimensions (anteroposterior, transverse and vertical) of the sphenoid sinuses in the adult population. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was conducted as a retrospective analysis of the computed tomography (CT) scans of the paranasal sinuses of 29...

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Published in:	Folia Morphologica
Main Authors:	J. Jaworek-Troć, M. Zarzecki, I. Zamojska, J. Iwanaga, W. Przybycień, M. Mazur, R. Chrzan, J. A. Walocha
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Via Medica 2021-05-01
Subjects:	sphenoid sinus anatomy dimensions functional endoscopic sinus surgery
Online Access:	https://journals.viamedica.pl/folia_morphologica/article/view/67810

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